A Gentler Pomodoro Timer
Shorter 15 minute blocks, clear progress, and a soft alarm.
Starting is the hard part. You know what you need to do, you might even want to do it, and somehow the gap between sitting down and beginning feels enormous.
A shorter timer can make that gap smaller. Fifteen minutes is a small ask. You are not signing up for an hour, just for the next fifteen minutes, and the break is close enough to see from where you are sitting.
This is one structure that some people find helpful. It is not a fix and it will not work every day. If fifteen minutes feels like too much today, make it five. The timer does not mind, and neither do we.
More timers
25 minutes on, 5 minutes off, a longer break every fourth round.
Built for revision sessions, exam prep, and long library days.
Your timer and your task list, working together.
Soft pastels, warm gradients, and a timer that looks good on your screen.
Questions
Why a shorter block?
A big stretch of time can be hard to start. A smaller ask lowers that first barrier. Fifteen minutes is a starting point, not a rule, so shrink it on the days you need to.
Is this made for ADHD?
This is a plain timer with a gentler default, not a clinical tool and not medical advice. Some people who have ADHD like short blocks and clear breaks. Use it if it helps you and ignore it if it does not.
What if I still cannot get started?
That happens and it is not a failure. Try making the block smaller, or just press start and tidy your desk until beginning feels okay. Sometimes moving at all is enough.